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PinN1.311

A metal rod that has a finial at the top consisting of the form of a butterfly. The butterfly has green jade wings, pearls ? at the ends of its antennae, and is decorated with orange stones. Part of a set of Chinese bridal ornaments.

Culture
Chinese
Material
jade mineral, pearl ?, brass metal, metal and gold metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PinN1.308

A three-pronged pin that has a butterfly finial with gold filigree body. The butterfly is decorated with inlaid light blue kingfisher feathers outlined with metal and having pink and orange minerals. Part of a set of Chinese bridal ornaments.

Culture
Chinese
Material
kingfisher feather, gold metal, brass metal and mineral
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PinN1.307

A metal pin that has a five section rectangular finial that has a design consisting of dark blue, light blue-green, a plain metal design, dark blue, and a plain metal square from the bottom to the top. Part of a set of Chinese bridal ornaments.

Culture
Chinese
Material
brass metal, enamel and gold metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hat OrnamentN1.304

An elaborate metalwork piece that has an oval-like shape outlined with cloud-like links made of inlaid light blue kingfisher feathers outlined with metal and supported by a frame consisting of one longitudinal crossbar and three perpendicular latitudinal ones. The entire piece is decorated with thin silver floral ornaments made of inlaid light blue kingfisher feather outlined with metal and set with green, pink, orange, and red stones, and white seed pearls? Part of a set of Chinese bridal ornaments.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silver metal, metal, pearl ?, silk fibre, mineral and kingfisher feather
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Snuff BottleN1.371 a-c

Snuff bottle in shape of egg plant fruit (part a); colour is dark brown with streaks of a lighter shade. Bottle stopper is carved in the shape of the eggplant's stem (part b), and has a small spoon attached at one end. Part c is a wooden stand with four legs.

Culture
Chinese
Material
elephant ivory, wood and stain
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Snuff BottleN1.366 a-c

Craved ivory snuff bottle fashioned into a woman seated on a lion; head is stopper (part b), with a short spoon attached at opposite end. Chinese character on both sides of the lion. Part c is a wooden stand with four legs.

Culture
Chinese
Material
elephant ivory and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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VaseN1.364 a-b

A small vase (part a) with a lozenge design and clouds, and a monochrome crackled green glaze. With circular wood stand (part b).

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay, glaze and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BowlN1.361

Green bowl with a ring base, steep sides, deep well and rounded rim. There is a large design of peony and leaf motifs in the well, extending up the sides.

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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TrayN1.360 a-b

A square red lacquer tray with angled sides and a border rim edge. Interior of tray has landscape scene with two human figures and symbolic crest designs. Border rim edge has key borders. Exterior of tray has spiral and floral designs on each side. Seal on bottom reads, Made in Hsuan-te reign (1426-1435) of Ming Dynasty. (Part b is a wooden stand, in storage.)

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood and lacquer
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlateN1.359 a

Green glazed plate with flat base, deep well and rounded rim. There is a large design of peony and leaf motifs in the centre well. (Part b is a wooden stand.)

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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